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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

MaryIM · MaryIM

Hi everyone what a great forum. I have become addicted to reading everyone's info and stories. We are two 62 yr olds who just bought a Jayco work and play. We took a holiday for a few weeks to Denmark came home and my husband retired on the spot. We are heading off to Brisbane for July and the birth of our fir...

coneye · coneye

Hi , the names Paul , just joined , I'm reading and learning , at the moment , from Adelaide , still trying to get my head around all the weight stuff , Not a Nomad yet , but looking to find what might be the best way for me to go ,,,, Thinking cheap pop top , to pull with my Pajero , then if i like it , may be switc...

sleighbmw · sleighbmw

Hi all. I have been finding useful info here for a while, but figured I should join as I am about to meet all the criteria - Over 65, Retired, Travelling. Landlocked in Brisbane at the moment but working on changing that. Cheers Simon

Lucas club · Lucas club

Hello all whilstwe are not new to caravanning ( all touring to date) but want to be a little more adventurous with free camping and maybe a bit more remote travel we are currently in the throws of buying a new van. And we have a few questions. the van has a centre ensuite.... can get privacy on loo if you clo...

Busted Old DIGGER · Busted Old DIGGER

Just new to the forum, we are looking at van the company that we may consider buying from is JB my tow vehicle D Max auto 2017 model l believe that I will be up for a upgrade on the vehicle suspension. Has any one who owns a JB can you pass on any hits . Also Happy New Year to all and stay safe out there

Dancerman · Dancerman

Hello. just had the tick approval from the bosses to be part of this group Hello Susan and I arent new to the van way, I have had campers for many years when the family was growing up now I am semi retired and Susan will retire early next year, looking to hear and read about the many trips around Australia i...

RobUppy · RobUppy

Hi , folks...Recently retired and slowly putting life long dreams into plans/actions. A major first step for me is to "lerk" around this site picking up ideas , or discounting myths. Plan is to be on road for shortish trips (mostly in Victoria , if covod permits) 2nd qtr 2021 with dream goal of wanderin...

Clarky 1 · Clarky 1

Hi nomads, I recently stumbled onto the forum and have been reading through many topics. I like the joke section. There are some good ones in there. Vehicle types and Caravan weights are entertaining as well. I am a retired mechanical fitter and have driven trucks and heavy haulage throughout my care...

redrain · redrain

ok so is a washing machine close to a must?

BarneyBDB · BarneyBDB

G'day all, signed up a few weeks back but just been soaking up some of the info here so far. Was recently made redundant and decided to have a go at retirement. Retired our X Trail and bought a new MUX ready to take home an Ezytrail camper sometime in January, ordered after the last Camping and Caravan show...

watsea · watsea

Just joined this forum. Happy to learn some stuff and offer an occasional comment. We had an Expanda in 2013 to 2016. Now with a Jayco Journey Outback DX Pop Up since late 2018, still pretty green compared to some here.

Weven · Weven

Hi to all, new couple thanks for having us, needing advice... I need to place a 60ltr fridge in the rear of a new DMAX and need some clever people to advise on what soft cover to use so as to allow the fridge to breath. No cover at the moment so can go any way. Thanks.

CathnAl · CathnAl

Hi everyone - We are Cath and Al from Boronia, Vic and have just purchased a 1985 Nissan Civilian that had been modified into a motorhome. Unfortunately we did not purchase it with a roadworthy (stupid us) - and have since found out gas - non compliant - electricity - non compliant - we had to get rust tak...

Susie Burke · Susie Burke

Dropped in to say hello. A newbie. Bought a Hino, pick up next month. Will be relying on the sage wisdom available here. Solo traveller doing the permanent thing. FINALLY Susie

Vaughan · Vaughan

have marked dont send but this is not working

Nomatic · Nomatic

Have been lurking here for sometime but now is the time to join and hopefully learn and contribute. My name is Barry and wife is Marie, we have been camping and 4WDriving for many years. We recently sold our beloved camper trailer (8 yrs usage) and shifted over to the Dark Side and bought a van, a bilatera...

cunningstuff · cunningstuff

Ex-Pat Yank in a 1984 Econovan Maxi. I am currently living in my flat, but come February or March I will be moving out into the van and onto the road. I am 52 and I am dying in this house. I am making no friends, having no fun, breathing nothing but house air, and it has absolutely ruined me. I was going to go bac...

Trevor 57 · Trevor 57

Trevor here. Married many many moons. Lots of ex's. Ex-builders labourer, ex truck driver, including B-Doubles, ex HV driver trainer, ex HV licence tester (for a private provider), ex quality & training coordinator, ex RTO training manager, ex OHS professional. Currently full time vo...

vansam · vansam

Hi all, new member whos stumbled upon the forum from multiple sites and searches. Im about to get a new car initially for weekends away to dip a toe in the water. The current dilemma is do I get a van (likely hyundai iload or imax) or a Nissan x trail. X trail i can take on the beach and the 2008-2013 shape se...

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	29619	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	newbie heading off for a big trip Perth to Brisbane (Preview) Hi everyone what a great forum. I have become addicted to reading everyone's info and stories. We are two 62 yr olds who just bought a Jayco work and play. We took a holiday for a few weeks to Denmark came home and my husband retired on the spot. We are heading off to Brisbane for July and the birth of our fir...	MaryIM	4	88	04:08 PM Jan 23, 2021 by travelyounger
	Newbie (Preview) Hi , the names Paul , just joined , I'm reading and learning , at the moment , from Adelaide , still trying to get my head around all the weight stuff , Not a Nomad yet , but looking to find what might be the best way for me to go ,,,, Thinking cheap pop top , to pull with my Pajero , then if i like it , may be switc...	coneye	3	51	02:19 PM Jan 23, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Greetings - new to Forum (Preview) Hi all. I have been finding useful info here for a while, but figured I should join as I am about to meet all the criteria - Over 65, Retired, Travelling. Landlocked in Brisbane at the moment but working on changing that. Cheers Simon	sleighbmw	6	130	07:20 AM Jan 22, 2021 by Dancerman
	Newbies qestions (Preview) Hello all whilstwe are not new to caravanning ( all touring to date) but want to be a little more adventurous with free camping and maybe a bit more remote travel we are currently in the throws of buying a new van. And we have a few questions. the van has a centre ensuite.... can get privacy on loo if you clo...	Lucas club	3	204	07:47 PM Jan 16, 2021 by jeepnudger
	JB caravan any issues (Preview) Just new to the forum, we are looking at van the company that we may consider buying from is JB my tow vehicle D Max auto 2017 model l believe that I will be up for a upgrade on the vehicle suspension. Has any one who owns a JB can you pass on any hits . Also Happy New Year to all and stay safe out there	Busted Old DIGGER	3	125	05:03 AM Jan 13, 2021 by travelyounger
	Newbie to grey nomads (Preview) Hello. just had the tick approval from the bosses to be part of this group Hello Susan and I arent new to the van way, I have had campers for many years when the family was growing up now I am semi retired and Susan will retire early next year, looking to hear and read about the many trips around Australia i...	Dancerman	3	79	07:38 PM Jan 12, 2021 by Possum3
	"Lerker" (Preview) Hi , folks...Recently retired and slowly putting life long dreams into plans/actions. A major first step for me is to "lerk" around this site picking up ideas , or discounting myths. Plan is to be on road for shortish trips (mostly in Victoria , if covod permits) 2nd qtr 2021 with dream goal of wanderin...	RobUppy	7	208	06:49 PM Jan 12, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Found the Forum (Preview) Hi nomads, I recently stumbled onto the forum and have been reading through many topics. I like the joke section. There are some good ones in there. Vehicle types and Caravan weights are entertaining as well. I am a retired mechanical fitter and have driven trucks and heavy haulage throughout my care...	Clarky 1	5	136	11:10 AM Jan 7, 2021 by Clarky 1
	washing machine (Preview) ok so is a washing machine close to a must?	redrain	4	129	06:39 PM Jan 3, 2021 by Possum3
	Newbies from SA (Preview) G'day all, signed up a few weeks back but just been soaking up some of the info here so far. Was recently made redundant and decided to have a go at retirement. Retired our X Trail and bought a new MUX ready to take home an Ezytrail camper sometime in January, ordered after the last Camping and Caravan show...	BarneyBDB	3	118	01:27 PM Dec 31, 2020 by BarneyBDB
	Hello Nomads (Preview) Just joined this forum. Happy to learn some stuff and offer an occasional comment. We had an Expanda in 2013 to 2016. Now with a Jayco Journey Outback DX Pop Up since late 2018, still pretty green compared to some here.	watsea	2	105	09:56 AM Dec 29, 2020 by Dougwe
	Fridge (Preview) Hi to all, new couple thanks for having us, needing advice... I need to place a 60ltr fridge in the rear of a new DMAX and need some clever people to advise on what soft cover to use so as to allow the fridge to breath. No cover at the moment so can go any way. Thanks.	Weven	2	183	07:25 PM Dec 24, 2020 by Weven
	Gidday - we are newbies Civilian Seats replacement seats help (Preview) Hi everyone - We are Cath and Al from Boronia, Vic and have just purchased a 1985 Nissan Civilian that had been modified into a motorhome. Unfortunately we did not purchase it with a roadworthy (stupid us) - and have since found out gas - non compliant - electricity - non compliant - we had to get rust tak...	CathnAl	7	189	09:18 PM Dec 20, 2020 by Tony Bev
	G'Day (Preview) Dropped in to say hello. A newbie. Bought a Hino, pick up next month. Will be relying on the sage wisdom available here. Solo traveller doing the permanent thing. FINALLY Susie	Susie Burke	3	135	11:31 AM Dec 17, 2020 by Susie Burke
	I am getting all answers to topics I techies corner how do I stop this (Preview) have marked dont send but this is not working	Vaughan	3	193	05:10 PM Dec 14, 2020 by Vaughan
	Hi to everyone (Preview) Have been lurking here for sometime but now is the time to join and hopefully learn and contribute. My name is Barry and wife is Marie, we have been camping and 4WDriving for many years. We recently sold our beloved camper trailer (8 yrs usage) and shifted over to the Dark Side and bought a van, a bilatera...	Nomatic	4	162	02:48 PM Dec 10, 2020 by Tony Bev
	G'Day to you all! vanlife solar 12v computing (Preview) Ex-Pat Yank in a 1984 Econovan Maxi. I am currently living in my flat, but come February or March I will be moving out into the van and onto the road. I am 52 and I am dying in this house. I am making no friends, having no fun, breathing nothing but house air, and it has absolutely ruined me. I was going to go bac...	cunningstuff	9	265	01:07 AM Dec 4, 2020 by cunningstuff
	g'day (Preview) Trevor here. Married many many moons. Lots of ex's. Ex-builders labourer, ex truck driver, including B-Doubles, ex HV driver trainer, ex HV licence tester (for a private provider), ex quality & training coordinator, ex RTO training manager, ex OHS professional. Currently full time vo...	Trevor 57	2	157	12:50 PM Dec 2, 2020 by Trevor 57
	Intro and van v Xtrail (Preview) Hi all, new member whos stumbled upon the forum from multiple sites and searches. Im about to get a new car initially for weekends away to dip a toe in the water. The current dilemma is do I get a van (likely hyundai iload or imax) or a Nissan x trail. X trail i can take on the beach and the 2008-2013 shape se...	vansam	7	337	06:49 PM Nov 30, 2020 by Wannabe nomad
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